I'm thrilled to share some exciting news! Recently, I was awarded four honorable mentions in Click Pro’s international photography contest "Best Portrait Photographer" and "Best Black and White Photographer" categories. This recognition from such a talented community is incredibly motivating,…
A week in Scotland Itinerary: Spend two days visiting Edinburgh, the historical, cultural, and political capital of Scotland. At sunset on the second day drive to St. Andrews. Wake up to a morning walk on the beach, watch golf, and explore…
VOICE is a celebrated annual photography competition for photographers to share real stories. Over 40,000 images are entered each year, making it one of the most powerful documentations of photographers around the world. The VOICE announced the winner this week.…
The "perfect photo" is a constant chase for most photographers. My eye is constantly drawn to the interplay of light, expressions, and connections, forever searching for the ideal angle to capture a scene. Even family vacations become photographic expeditions. This…
While in Scotland, we enjoyed treating ourselves to the many delicacies the UK has to offer! Some of our favorites were fresh scones with clotted cream, Scotch pies, fish & chips and Glenlivet Whiskey! One aspect of travel that we…
Ella & Tutu in the Scottish Highlands Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer. On this Scottish adventure, Ella and Tutu begin at a quiet Air B&B near the city of Inverness.…
Ella & Tutu: On the Scottish Isles Story by Anna Mares. Doll by Lenna McGraw. Photographs by Laura Mares, Pittsburgh Lifestyle Photographer.Today Ella and Tutu have decided to venture onto the secret isles of Mull and Iona. As Ella and…
Mares Family Portraits with Natalia Swiader My family loves to travel! We travel as often as we can to visit my husband's family in the Czech Republic. This year we stopped in Scotland on our way back to Pittsburgh. We…